Crestwood Music Educational Center

Founded in 1987, the Crestwood Music Education Center has established itself as one of the most reputable and premier music schools in Westchester County with well over six hundred private students of all ages and levels, beginner through professional. Our philosophy is to create a positive, stimulating environment that gives each student the chance for creative self-expression.

We are pleased to offer a variety of courses in addition to our individual lessons for students of all ages. Check out our offerings for early education through our Musikgarten and Suzuki programs. Our students can take part in music theory classes and a variety of groups including chamber music, orchestras, and jazz/rock groups.

Individual instruction is offered in piano, acoustic and electric guitar, violin, viola, cello, double and electric bass, flute, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, oboe, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, French horn, drum set and percussion, recorder, and voice. Anyone who loves and is interested in music should consider taking lessons.

It's never too late to begin music lessons or to resume music study interrupted years before. The Crestwood Music Education Center has nearly two hundred adult students enrolled, from age 21 to 80+. All it takes is desire, perseverance, and the enjoyment of the process. Our faculty is experienced in motivating, encouraging and leading adult students toward their goals of making music.

Our jazz program features some of the most distinguished jazz artists in the metropolitan area. Instruction is available in piano, acoustic and electric guitar, acoustic and electric bass, saxophone, clarinet, drum set, and other percussion instruments. Jazz ensembles are coordinated by our teaching staff for intermediate to advanced students.